Search results matching tags 'Disney' and 'ABC'

Tune Thursday: Why "The Lion King" gets the lion's share of the attention on the Las Vegas Strip

Jim Hill — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks about the ambitious promotional plan that the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino and Disney Theatrical put together to help hype this new sit-down production of that Tony Award-winning musical...(read more)

The John Hughes / ABC / Walt Disney Company connection

Jim Hill — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In honor of the passing of this talented filmmaker, Jim Hill shares a few anecdotes that reflect on the times that Hughes worked for the Mouse...(read more)

Hollywood bets big on “Beast,” considers remake of “My Fair Lady”

Jim Hilll — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up the trio of “Beauties” that are either already in production and/or currently in development. He also considers CBS Films & Columbia Pictures’ plan to remake Warner Bros. Academy Award-winner from 1964...(read more)

Disney's Hollywood Studios says "So Long" to Super Soap Weekend

Nancy Stadler — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Nancy Stadler looks back on last weekend's event at Walt Disney World. Which is alleged to be the very last Super Soap to be held in Central Florida...(read more)

Is Disney looking to trade its 5th Avenue store in for a brand-new retail location down on Times Square?

Jim Hill — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Since the World of Disney's lease is up in 2010, the Mouse is already on the prowl for a new spot to set up shop in NYC. Jim Hill shares what he's heard about these on-going negotiations...(read more)

Tube Thursday: Super Soap hits the road, while the "American Idol Experience" goes into overdrive

Jim Hill — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill has all sorts of news from Disney's Hollywood Studios. Including why ABC Daytime pulled the plug on its annual promotional event at that theme park as well as why construction is being sped up at Superstar Television Theater...(read more)

Well, so much for that conspiracy theory ...

Jim Hill — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares a funny story about a domain name that the Walt Disney Company recently registered. Which led one reporter to believe that the WDW & Disneyland resorts were in some real trouble this Fall...(read more)

In just one week, the Con is on !

Jim Hill — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews the programming for Comic-Con 2008 and then points out some panels & signings that Disneyana fans should probably seek out while they're down in San Diego...(read more)

Thrills & spills add a real edge to "Celebrity Circus"

Shelly Smith — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Thinking breaking into show business sounds tough? Shelly Smith takes you to the set of this new reality series. Where even just rehearsing can result in a broken wrist, some burns or a few fractured ribs...(read more)

Will pirates soon be returning to Treasure ... er ... Discovery Island?

Jim Hill — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

In this week's Why For, Jim Hill talks about the history of Treasure / Discovery Island. More importantly, how WDW Entertainment and Food & Beverage are allegedly thinking of using the "Pirates of the Caribbean" characters to help get this place re-opened...(read more)